Since being established in 1748 Cunningtons has continued serving clients through many turbulent times. We will continue to do so in these current unprecedented times amid the impact the COVID19 virus is having on all our lives. We are committed to the safety of all our staff and clients, so whilst we are no longer […]
Current laws regarding the signing of Wills have been in place since 1837 Section 3 of the Wills Act 1837 sets out that no Will shall be valid unless: it is in writing, and signed by the testator, or by some other person in their presence and by their direction; and it appears that the […]
Following the announcement of the Prime Minster on 23rd March 2020 our offices are now CLOSED. A skeleton staff will be operating remotely where possible. Please contact us by email (and, but only where necessary, by post; our letter boxes remain open at this time). Whilst there will inevitably be some disruption to service, we […]
At Cunningtons we understand that matters concerning your family life are amongst the most stressful things that you could ever have to deal with. In addition to that stress, we are now facing unprecedented times with the threat of the coronavirus – and all the new pressures that come with it. The Family Law team […]
#IWD2020 #EachforEqual Today, 8th March 2020 marks International Women’s Day 2020. This year’s campaign theme is #EachforEqual. An equal world is an enabled world. Individually we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can collectively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate […]
For a marriage to be legally recognised in England and Wales it must comply with certain legal requirements. Even if your marriage is recognised by your community or religion, it may not be a lawful marriage according to English Law. A Court of Appeal decision ruled that the marriage of a woman who wed her […]
Co-habitation and co-ownership are increasingly popular ways of owning property. We look at the different ways of setting ownership up, as well as what happens if the relationship breaks down.
Free Wills from Cunningtons for over 55s this March During the month of March 2020, Cunningtons Solicitors LLP will be taking part in Free Wills Month. Free Wills Month is organised by a number of different charities; the scheme is designed to reinforce the need for everyone to have a professionally-drawn up Will, while raising […]
Currently, in England and Wales only those who are married or civil partners do not have any inheritance tax to pay on assets left to them by their spouse. Any other class of people who live together do not enjoy the same inheritance rights and can potentially see an inheritance tax bill of 40% of […]
Will a no-fault divorce be available in 2020? We look at the benefits of this important potential change in the law.
Inheritance Tax or ‘the dreaded tax’ as it’s sometimes known continues to rise, with HMRC receiving £5.4 billion in 2018/19, compared to £5.2 billion the previous year. A review of inheritance tax by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), requested by Chancellor Philip Hammond, has suggested several changes to make Inheritance Tax on gifts to […]
> BUYING & SELLING PROPERTYTIPS AND ADVICE Selling your home is literally a life-changing decision; and with the amount of money you’ve got locked away in it, it had better come up with the goods! So how do you get the most money from selling your home, in the shortest time? We’ve pulled together some information […]